United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy | U.S. Department of Justice
Two men from Pittsfield, including the Dean of Pittsfield High School, were arrested and charged with conspiring to traffic cocaine in Western Massachusetts. Lavante Wiggins, 30, and Theodore Warren, also known as "Monty," 42, face charges of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. They appeared in federal court in Springfield after their arrest.
According to the charging documents, Wiggins allegedly led a drug trafficking organization (DTO) distributing significant amounts of cocaine around Pittsfield. Warren is accused of being a trusted member who acted as a runner for Wiggins. In August 2024, Wiggins reportedly expressed concern about being under investigation and delegated drug sales to Warren. It is alleged that one customer owed Wiggins over $34,000 for cocaine provided on credit. Despite this debt, Wiggins and Warren allegedly continued supplying cocaine to the customer.
The documents claim that between September and December 2024, Warren distributed cocaine on four occasions: approximately 91 grams on September 10; about 100 grams on October 14; 125 grams on October 31; and 150 grams on December 10.
If convicted, the charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, lifetime supervised release, and a fine up to $1 million. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Jodi Cohen from the FBI's Boston Division. Assistance came from several local police departments and sheriff's offices across Massachusetts. Assistant U.S. Attorney Neil L. Desroches is prosecuting the case.
It is important to note that these are allegations at this stage. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
